We all know about receiving palms on Passion Sunday, and we know we read the account of the Crucifixion at Mass, but what else is important about this day? What are the traditions of Christians for centuries that are still in place but have also been lost? Hear Fr. Chris Alar explain

The readings for this homily: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/122925.cfm Father Chris Alar, MIC reflects on the coming Feast of the Presentation of the Lord and the Purification of Mary — a mystery often misunderstood, and sometimes misused, to challenge the Church’s teaching on Our Lady. What appears, at first glance, to be a ritual of purification reveals instead a profound lesson in obedience, humility, and grace.

Join the Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception with guest celebrant, Bishop David L. Ricken (Diocese of Green Bay, Wisconsin) in celebrating Divine Mercy Sunday (April 12, 2026) with this Solemn Mass from the National Shrine of The Divine Mercy in Stockbridge, MA, USA.